The New Bridal Salon on Net-A-Porter.com

I came across a blog post on StyleCaster.com about how Net-a-Porter.com is now adding a Bridal Salon for "Busy Lifestyles". Yes, we are all very busy and time is of the essence for some of us. Traditional ways are always being altered to make life more simplified. However, when it comes to picking out the "Perfect Dress" for "Your Special Day" is very important. When I walk into a Salon, I want to look, touch and play...I want to try on multiple fits, styles and looks until I put on the one that SCREAMS "WOW" and then the tears...

Coming from a life of running around my mothers Bridal Salon to watching her now design, re-design and create couture for Anne Gregory in Pittsburgh PA, I sit and watch the clients come in for their first go ahead in the Salon. As their eyes light up from the silks, satins, the beading and intricate lace, it seems that they are in a princess fantasy  world. They enjoy the attention, the passion of the Salon owners and then my mother, Linda Lacek, whom is a perfectionist at fitting. I feel that having a service online is not going to be precise in measurements nor take into consideration what story your eyes tell as they gaze into the mirror. I know that designers re-fit their gowns how they see fit for the body and not every customer's bodies fit "the image of a designer" Most clients come back for up to 3 times as most brides like to loose weight during the duration to the alter. It's just a consideration I would make with choosing this online service rather than heading to a private Salon for a one-on-one consultation. If Net-A-Porter had a fitting location in each city to have precise measurements and samples of gowns then it may work. However, I foresee many alterations taking place in the near future adding unknown financial burden or even many dresses getting re-cut or scrapped lacking in the "timeless efforts" for the quick service. In my opinion....

What are your thoughts? Comment on the blog and let me know. 

Read more: http://www.stylecaster.com/news/7334/net-a-porter-launches-online-bridal-boutique#ixzz0erkGXuEi